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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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